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Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis

Founded in 1905, the Jewish Federation of Indianapolis was one of the earliest examples of the new Jewish federated giving… Read More »Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis

Jewish Post and Opinion

Following graduation from the University of North Carolina, Gabriel Cohen (1908-2007) established the Chronicler Spokesman, which became the Kentucky Jewish… Read More »Jewish Post and Opinion

Judaism

Jewish faith and tradition have developed and adapted to changing circumstances over its long history. Although Jewish religion is not… Read More »Judaism

Kahn Tailoring Company

The son of Alsatian Jewish immigrants, Henry Kahn (1860-1934) attended and trained as a tailor with his father. In 1886,… Read More »Kahn Tailoring Company

Klan’s 1920s Boycott of the Jewish Community

The Indianapolis Klan’s 1920s boycott of the Jewish community was a pivotal event in the history of Indianapolis, marking a… Read More »Klan’s 1920s Boycott of the Jewish Community

Frederick Knefler

(Apr. 12,  1833-June 14, 1901). Born in Arad, Hungary, to Nathan Knoepfler, a Hungarian Jew and physician, Frederick Knefler (Knoepfler… Read More »Frederick Knefler

L. Strauss and Company

In 1853, Jewish tailor Max Dernham and German clothier John Gramling purchased the stock of G. Simon & Co. (founded… Read More »L. Strauss and Company

Nathaniel N. Morris

(May 31, 1857-Apr. 12, 1903). Nathaniel N. Morris was born in Coloma, California. His father was a native of Prussia… Read More »Nathaniel N. Morris

National Council of Jewish Women, Indianapolis

Founded in 1893, the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) is the oldest volunteer Jewish women’s organization in the U.S.… Read More »National Council of Jewish Women, Indianapolis

Philanthropy and Religion

Since the city’s founding, religious bodies have been active in philanthropy and voluntary service. Philanthropy and religion have always been… Read More »Philanthropy and Religion